Anchored Counseling Services, PLLC

Anchored Counseling Services, PLLC Therapy for the modern woman navigating the changing tides of life.

You don’t need to be in crisis to need support.You don’t need to “have it worse” to deserve help.You don’t need to expla...
06/03/2025

You don’t need to be in crisis to need support.
You don’t need to “have it worse” to deserve help.
You don’t need to explain why you’re going to therapy.

If motherhood has stretched your heart, your mind, your identity, therapy can be a place to land.

A place where you don’t have to be “on.”
Where your needs aren’t put on the back burner.
Where you can speak freely, cry safely, and heal deeply.

There’s no shame in wanting to take care of your mental health, mama!
In fact, it’s one of the bravest, most loving things you can do, not just for yourself, but for your family too.

✨ You’re not weak for seeking help.
✨ You’re wise.
✨ You’re worthy.
✨ You’re doing the work.

👇 Tag a mama who deserves to know therapy is an act of strength, not shame.

This journey of motherhood is beautiful and challenging, so don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

🥰 If you’re in NC, SC, or TN and are looking for some extra support, schedule a free consultation with us!

💡 Research from Oxfam estimates that the unpaid care work done by women globally is worth $10.8 trillion a year.That’s r...
05/27/2025

💡 Research from Oxfam estimates that the unpaid care work done by women globally is worth $10.8 trillion a year.
That’s right!! Trillion with a T. And yet, many moms feel like they have to “prove” their worth.

➡️ From remembering doctor’s appointments
➡️ To managing emotions (yours and theirs)
➡️ To organizing meals, routines, school events, and everything in between...

Motherhood is a full-time job and then some.

You are doing the invisible work that holds families together.

✨ Whether you're home full-time, working outside the home, or somewhere in between, your labor is real, valid, and valuable.

You don’t need to earn a salary to prove your impact.

🧠 Mental health matters here, too.
Carrying the mental load day after day can lead to burnout, resentment, anxiety, and emotional fatigue.

👉 If you’re feeling unseen, overstretched, or under-supported, it doesn’t mean you're ungrateful or weak.
It means you're carrying too much, too quietly.

You deserve recognition. You deserve rest. You deserve support.

💬 Tag a mom who needs this reminder today.
💛 And let’s keep naming the invisible work, because the more we see it, the more we can value it!

From doctor appointments to school forms, birthday gifts to nap schedules, you’re holding a mental map of everyone’s nee...
05/22/2025

From doctor appointments to school forms, birthday gifts to nap schedules, you’re holding a mental map of everyone’s needs, timelines, and emotions.

And most of it? No one sees.
You just do it. Automatically. Relentlessly. Quietly.

It’s no wonder you feel exhausted before the day even begins.

But mama, this invisible load isn’t just “part of the job.”
It can directly impact your mental health.

Studies show that chronic emotional labor and cognitive overload in mothers can lead to increased anxiety, depression, and burnout.

✨ Here are a few ways to start lightening the weight:
✅ Make your mental labor visible talk about it with your partner or support system.
✅ Set boundaries around what you will (and won’t) manage alone.
✅ Use tools like shared calendars or mental load checklists.
✅ Schedule regular check-ins for your mental health—not just the kids’.
✅ Talk to a therapist, coach, or counselor who gets it.

💛 You deserve help, not more pressure.
💛 You deserve to feel seen, not silently strong.
💛 You deserve care, too.

📣 Let’s normalize talking about the mental load and getting support for it. And if you’re carrying the mental load alone, feeling unseen, or just exhausted to your core, you don’t have to do this alone. If you’re in NC, SC, or TN and are looking for some extra support, we’ve got you!

Head to the link in our bio to schedule a free consultation with one of our awesome therapists!

It’s how we process the mental load that no one else sees.The endless decisions. The sleepless nights. The guilt. The in...
05/15/2025

It’s how we process the mental load that no one else sees.
The endless decisions. The sleepless nights. The guilt. The invisible work.
Sometimes, it spills out. And that’s okay.

Tag a mom who needs to know she’s not alone, or drop a ❤️ if you can relate.

And don’t forget to follow for more moms' mental health content!

Sometime motherhood can make you feel like your world shrinks, like your only role is to nurture, feed, clean, and care....
04/28/2025

Sometime motherhood can make you feel like your world shrinks, like your only role is to nurture, feed, clean, and care.

The noise of "they need you" can drown out the whisper of "you still have dreams too."
But mama, you’re allowed to dream bigger, even now.

Having babies at home doesn’t mean your ambitions have to be paused or packed away.

It simply means the journey might look a little different — slower, messier, but just as meaningful.

In fact, research shows that mothers who maintain a sense of personal purpose (outside of motherhood) tend to have better mental health outcomes and report higher life satisfaction.

🌟 Your dreams don’t make you selfish.
🌟 Your goals don’t mean you love your kids less.
🌟 Wanting more doesn’t mean you’re failing at what you have.

Dreams give you life, energy, and hope, all things that ultimately make you a more present, fulfilled mama.

Double tap if you agree and don't forget to tag your mama friends!

You’re growing a human... while raising one.It’s a phase of motherhood that doesn’t get nearly enough support: being pre...
04/21/2025

You’re growing a human... while raising one.

It’s a phase of motherhood that doesn’t get nearly enough support: being pregnant and parenting a toddler at the same time.

And while everyone may see the bump or the cute toddler moments, they often miss the mental load that comes with doing both.

👉 Research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders shows that prenatal stress, especially for moms already caring for a child, is linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression during and after pregnancy.

📣 Add sleep deprivation, mom guilt, and overstimulation, and it’s no wonder so many of us feel like we’re constantly running on empty.

You're not imagining it, Mama! You're doing two full-time jobs at once.

Here are a few small things that can help lighten the load:

✨ Lower your expectations, this is survival mode, not perfection mode.
✨ Create 10-minute “pause pockets” during the day just for you.
✨ Let go of the pressure to “do it all”.
✨ Use simple language to talk to your toddler about what’s happening. It can actually reduce clinginess and confusion.
✨ Talk to someone! A therapist, a trusted friend, a provider about how you’re doing emotionally, not just physically.

🤍 You deserve care and compassion, too, mama.
You're not weak for finding this hard.

If you’ve been carrying the weight of motherhood alone, consider this your sign to reach out.

Send us a DM, book a session, or just say “I need support.” You don’t have to do this alone. ♥️


Prenatal anxiety is real and far more common than many moms realize!But because so much of the focus is often on the phy...
04/14/2025

Prenatal anxiety is real and far more common than many moms realize!

But because so much of the focus is often on the physical side of pregnancy, the emotional side gets overlooked.

Many moms-to-be are silently dealing with racing thoughts, sleep issues, fears about labor, or worries about being a “good enough mom.”

And when no one talks about it, it becomes easier to internalize it as personal failure or weakness which couldn’t be further from the truth.

📣 It’s time we normalize these feelings and make it okay for moms to say, “I’m not okay right now.”

Prenatal anxiety isn’t something you should have to hide or feel ashamed of.

It's important to acknowledge that it’s okay to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain during this time.

✨ In fact, 1 in 5 pregnant women experience anxiety, so you're not alone in this journey.

Your feelings are valid, and they deserve attention and care, mama!

If you’re in NC, SC, or TN and are looking for some extra support, we’ve got you!

Head to the link in our bio to schedule a free consultation with one of our awesome therapists!

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